OPETH – The Last Will And Testament (Deluxe Edition) – 2LP – 180g White & Dark Green Corona Vinyl + CD & Blu-ray Box Set [DEC 13]

2LP – Limited Edition 180g Opaque Silver Vinyl.

2x LP White / Dark Green Corona Vinyl
CD+ Blu-Ray Digipak (Atmos audio + documentary)
Deluxe Boxset
Includes: print of handwritten lyric sheet A4, certificate of authenticity A5, note pad A6 32 pages, Pen & quill set

The Last Will and Testament is a concept record of sorts. A restless musical journey in a way mirroring my own relationship with music as a consumer of it,” narrates band leader Mikael kerfeldt.

“I pick up something here, dismiss something there. I worship and I hate music at the same time. This ambivalence leads me down some type of creative path of my own and then, all of a sudden, a collection of songs has been written. Best case scenario, these songs are good enough to impress the band. Good enough for the powers that be in terms of the industry. Good enough for you?! I love this record. I have to say it (write it). Maybe Im proud even? There are some familiar ingredients in there I suppose. Most of our music has sprung from the same source, so I guess its not much of a shocker if its going to sound like us. Im a bit in awe of what we did with The Last Will and Testament. It feels like a dream. There is some “coherence” and songwriting skills I hope, but what do I know? I tend to favour the strange over the obvious, but I feel like Im in the minority, and thats fine. Sofair warning! Dont expect an instant rush (as per usual), but if you do get it (have you got it yet?) right away, thats ok too!”

Tracklist:

Side A
1
2

Side B
3
4

Side C
5
6

Side D
7
A Story Never Told

CD: tracklist same as vinyl

Blu-Ray: Features Documentary Video and Album in Dolby Atmos